Welcome to the latest edition of the EARMA Newsletter. In this month's publication, we're very pleased to launch the EARMA Mentorship Scheme pilot, it's time to vote in the RM Roadmap co-creation sessions, the RM Roadmap project is seeking volunteer thematic ambassadors, we hear from Dipti Pandya the new EARMA Chair in an introduction video, we have a new round of grants and awards for our community, join us in Brussels for EARMA's AI Day, Nik Claesen talks to Nature Index about artificial intelligence and research management, early bird registration will open December 1 for the next EARMA Conference, the 12th meeting of the ERION group will take place in Brussels, the first EARMA Open Science thematic group meeting will also take place in Brussels, find out about the future of the research office with Research Professional News, the EARMA ESRAM course took place in Odense, register to attend the EARMA End of the Year Party 2023, we'll hear about the future of professional development of research management in an upcoming webinar, and find out how to equip your teams to increase funding success with Clarivate.
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EARMA launches mentoring scheme pilot
The EARMA Mentorship Scheme is an initiative for EARMA members, developed to provide our community with an arena for life-long learning, networking and sharing of best practices among members. Mentoring is essential for personal and professional development, knowledge sharing, and the overall growth and success of individuals and their organisations. It provides a structured and supportive environment for learning, guidance, and collaboration, contributing to the development of competent and confident professionals. As part of the pilot, we are seeking ten mentor/mentee pairs. Each pair will work together to develop their individual activity plan, outlining their ambitions for the duration of the programme. Read more and apply before December 1, 2023.
Have you voted yet?
We are now at the final stage of the first RM Roadmap co-creation session and we are asking you to state whether you believe that your country’s consensus document reflects the national picture. Already, more than 1,400 research managers from 40 nations across Europe have joined us on the RM Roadmap Knowledge and Community Platform to share their views regarding national research management associations and networks. Your views are vitally important to the outcomes of this project. Read more and vote today.
Call for RM Roadmap thematic ambassadors
The RM Roadmap consortium is currently seeking thematic ambassadors to lead discussions on topics on the project's Knowledge and Community Platform. Are you an experienced research manager with particular knowledge of research management topics? We would be delighted to hear from you. Read the thematic ambassador criteria on the RM Roadmap project website and make your application from November 2, 2023, via the form at the same location.
Dipti Pandya EARMA Chair community introduction
In this video, we hear from Dipti Pandya, EARMA Chair. Dipti was elected as the new Chair of the European Association of Research Managers and Administrators (EARMA) in April 2023 and commenced the role in September 2023. Dipti has previously served as a Board member of the Association since 2022 and has been the Chair of the EARMA Policy and Representation Committee. Dipti is a member of the University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland, Research and Innovation Senior Management Team with primary responsibility for managing the UCD pre-award funded research services including pipeline/lead development, supporting preparation and submissions, previously having worked with a funding organisation and as a researcher. Watch the full video.
New EARMA grants and awards currently available
Apply for the latest round of grants and awards for the EARMA community. We currently have a number of grants and awards available such as travel bursaries, training awards, recognition awards and event access awards for you to apply for or nominate a colleague. You can now submit an application for the following EARMA grants and awards:
Exploring the future of RMA and AI with EARMA
EARMA AI Day is coming very soon. This one-day event is specifically designed to provide members of the EARMA community with valuable insights into the world of AI and RMA. Our goal is to provide you with the skills and understanding required to give you the best information in your field. AI Day will be a unique opportunity to gather knowledge and stay ahead of the curve in your profession as it relates to artificial intelligence. Join us for this in-person event, which will be held in Brussels November 10, 2023. Registration open.
AI could be an opportunity for research managers
In this interview with Nature Index, Nik Claesen, EARMA Managing Director, talks about the potential impact of artificial intelligence on research management and the continued battle for recognition for those supporting scientists’ work. Read the full article.
EARMA Conference early bird registration opens December 1
There's just one month to go until the opening of early bird registration for the next EARMA Conference, taking place in Odense, Denmark, April 23-24, 2024. Early bird registration is an opportunity to avail of reduced prices to attend the EARMA Conference for both EARMA members and non-members. Find out more about the EARMA Conference Odense.
12th Meeting of the EARMA Ethics and Research Integrity Officer Network (ERION)
Join us for the 12th meeting of the ERION group in Brussels, Belgium, November 21, 2023. ERION is the Ethics and Research Integrity Officer Network within EARMA, an open community to discuss the practical and implementation side of research ethics and integrity. The focus for the next meeting will be ethics and data management, a deep dive into data management plans (DMPs). Register to attend today. Please note that this meeting is being held in conjunction with the inaugural meeting of the EARMA Open Science thematic group as detailed below in this newsletter. Discounts in fees are available for attendance at both meetings.
First EARMA Open Science thematic group meeting
We are pleased to invite you to the first EARMA Open Science thematic group meeting in Brussels November 21 and 22, 2023. Explore the interactions and synergies between Open Science with us, in particular data management and ethics. The event will take place over two half days in conjunction with the 12th meeting of the ERION group. This will be of interest to colleagues considering data management plans and ethics from a practical implementation perspective. Please consider that if you sign up for both the ERION and Open Science meetings, you will benefit from a discount in participation fees. Please register before November 3, 2023.
Research Professional News event - Future of the research office
This year, Research Professional News surveyed more than 800 research services leaders, research managers and administrators around the world to inform a special report into research offices’ challenges, opportunities and future direction. This webinar will look in depth at the findings from Europe-based respondents, the results of which will be launched during this webinar. This will be of particular interest to all of our research management community. Read more and register.
EARMA ESRAM course takes place in Odense
We were delighted to be joined in Odense, Denmark (where the next EARMA Conference will be hosted), October 24-26, 2023, by 30 new participants of the EARMA Early Stage Research Administrators Masterclass (ESRAM). This popular course is designed for people who have recently moved into research administration (RA) roles. RA roles can be in central support units, faculties, institutes or within specific funded projects. The aim of this course is to empower research administrators to undertake their new role with confidence, to present career pathways and give the participants an appreciation of the full research project life-cycle and related service tasks. If you would like to join the waiting list to take part in this course, please send an email to earma@earma.org.
EARMA end of the year party!
We would like you to join us for our "End of the Year Party 2023" networking session, a relaxed get-together with no specific schedule or talks. It's just a chance to unwind and socialise with colleagues in a pleasant and friendly environment before the holiday season. Register to join us on December 8, 2023. We look forward to seeing you there.
The past, present and future of professional development of research management
The evolution and significance of research management and administration has come a long way in the past two decades. Research management has emerged as a prominent and important profession in the research and innovation ecosystem. Therefore, our aim is to explore initiatives and projects that have led to the empowerment and emancipation of research management professionals to be able to contribute to the success of science and the impact of research. Through this presentation, we aim to inspire continued growth and excellence in research management by nurturing professional development and advocating for the recognition that it rightfully deserves within the research community. Join us January 16, 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 CET. Register now.
Equipping your teams to increase funding successes
Learn how you can leverage connections between funder data, previously awarded grants, and researcher profiles to better inform your proposals and your funding strategies. Secure more funding and strengthen your teams with less effort using unique funding insights derived from an integrated suite of solutions (Web of Science, Pivot-RP, and InCites Benchmarking & Analytics). Discover and analyse linked, curated data that reveals connections between awarded grants, funders, research outputs, and currently available funding opportunities to increase your chances of success. This webinar takes place January 29, 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 CET. Register now.
